Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Part One: Basic Home Treatment
• Method 2 of 4: Part Two: Home Treatment
• Method 3 of 4: Part Three: Alternative Remedies
• Method 4 of 4: Part Four: Professional Treatment
• Warnings
• What do you need

Calluses form on the fingers due to friction and pressure. You can remove calluses from your toes by softening them and gradually removing dead skin, but you must do this carefully to avoid aggravating the problem. Read on to learn more about how to do it right.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Part One: Basic Home Treatment

1. 1 Wear comfortable shoes. Calluses are the result of pressure and friction on your toes, and tight or uncomfortable shoes may be one cause. The main thing you can do in this situation is to prevent calluses and reduce the pressure on them. Stay away from shoes that have this effect on your toes.
   • Ideally, you should wear shoes that fit your foot along with your socks.Socks can relieve pressure on your toes, thereby minimizing friction, which in turn can lead to calluses or calluses.
   • Avoid high heels entirely, especially those with narrow toes.
2. 2 You can relieve tension in your legs by applying foam between your toes. After you get home and take off your shoes, you can further minimize pressure on your toes by using a foam and pedicure comb.
   • You can also try wearing slippers or sandals. These shoes can act as a wedge separating your toes and prevent them from rubbing against each other as you move.
3. 3 Try using a powder for your feet that will absorb moisture. As a result, calluses on the fingers will have minimal potential for irritation and inflammation.
   • Sprinkle the powder between your toes before putting on your socks and shoes in the morning. You can also reapply the powder throughout the day as needed if you feel sweaty skin between your toes.
4. 4 Gently scrape off the thickened skin with a pumice stone. Steam your feet in warm, soapy water for about 20 minutes to soften the skin. Then gently scrape off the corns with a pumice stone to remove the roughest areas of the surface.
   • Also, try using a nail file instead of a pumice stone. When a callus forms between the toes, it can be difficult to reach it with a pumice stone. In this case, you should use a coarse nail file, such as a hack.
5. 5 Discomfort can be relieved with ice. If the swelling and discomfort persists, you can apply a cold compress or ice pack for a few minutes to freeze the affected area slightly and minimize swelling.
   • Ice will not heal the callus itself, but it can be used to relieve pain associated with severe callus.

Method 2 of 4: Part Two: Home Treatment

1. 1 Try ointments or drops. Most formulations contain a minimum concentration of salicylic acid, which dissolves the keratin protein, which is responsible for the formation of thick skin growths.
   • One disadvantage of this treatment is that acids can also damage healthy skin and corns, so if you use this procedure too lightly, you may end up doing more harm than good.
   • Acids should not be used by diabetics, people with weakened sensations or those with very thin skin.
   • Always follow label directions when applying ointments or other focal treatments.
2. 2 Use an anti-ash pad or anti-ash patch. They are made with an adhesive bandage, so they soften the callus, but they also contain small concentrations of salicylic acid to heal while the patch remains in the damaged area.
   • The best corn pads and ring-shaped plaster. They provide cushioning for the corn itself, trapping enough moisture in it to keep it soft, thereby relieving discomfort.
   • Since many of these devices contain acid treatment, you should not use them with other treatments. If you need to cover calluses after applying another treatment, make sure you use a callus pad or salicylic acid-free patch.

Method 3 of 4: Part Three: Alternative Remedies

1. 1 Soften the corn with castor oil. By softening the calluses on your fingers, the pain or discomfort associated with the affected area can be minimized and excess skin will flake off more easily.
   • Apply castor oil to the corn using a cotton swab. Leave it there for 3 to 4 minutes before rinsing.
   • Repeat the procedure up to three times a day.
2. 2 Use Epsom salt for steaming. Instead of steaming the corn in a regular water bath, mix in a little Epsom or coarse salt. This will help speed up the softening process.
   • Coarse salt can also soften the skin well, so soak your feet in the salt water for easier exfoliation.
   • Dissolve about 1/2 cup (125 ml) Epsom salt and 8 liters warm water in a large bucket. Steam your feet for 20-30 minutes.
   • After you do this, rub the corn with a pumice stone and remove as much of the dead skin as possible.
3. 3 Crushed aspirin can be used. Aspirin is a source of salicylic acid. You can crush the aspirin and apply it to the corns to help soften the top layer of your skin.
   • Crush one aspirin tablet and mix it with a few drops of water to make a grainy paste.
   • Apply the paste to the corn. Let it sit there for 5-10 minutes, then rinse the corn with warm water and dry it.
4. 4 Make a baking soda paste. A paste made from baking soda, lime juice, and water can help speed up the healing process on calluses.
   • Combine a few drops of lime juice with a little water and about 1 tsp. (5 ml) baking soda. Mix until a paste and apply to the corn. Wrap a bandage over the corn and paste and leave it overnight. Rinse the corn with warm water in the morning. The corn should dry on its own within 4-6 days.
   • Alternatively, mix 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) of baking soda in a tub of warm water. Steam your leg for 15-20 minutes before going over the corn with a pumice stone.
   • You can also mix baking soda with a few drops of water to form a paste. Apply this paste to calluses and wrap with a bandage overnight and rinse with water in the morning.
5. 5 Try steaming the corn in chamomile tea. Chamomile can soothe a problem area and relieve the discomfort you feel as you dry your feet and change your skin's pH, thereby speeding up recovery.
   • You can apply a damp, warm chamomile tea bag by soaking it on the corn for 1 to 3 hours.
   • Alternatively, you can steam the corn in a small bucket of chamomile tea solution for 15-20 minutes.
   • Whichever method you use, then you need to try to remove some parts of the callus with a pumice stone or a coarse nail file.
6. 6 Some people use a vinegar solution. Vinegar itself is astringent, so its use allows the skin to dry out faster and to numb already damaged areas of the skin in order to clean it with a pumice stone or a coarse nail file.
   • Dilute vinegar 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water.
   • Blot the dressing with the solution, cover the corn and leave it in this position until morning.
   • In the morning, you can try pilling the thickened skin with a pumice stone or a coarse nail file.
7. 7 You can try papaya puree. Papaya can relieve pain or discomfort associated with a corn, and often it helps the corn dry and fall off faster.
   • Slice the papaya with a fork and make a gruel out of the pulp. Apply mashed potatoes to the corn, cover with an adhesive bandage and leave overnight.
   • In the morning, the corn may flake off again. After this treatment, the callus may even fall off on its own.
8. 8 You can use green rice juice and mustard oil. Green rice juice can soften calluses, creating fertile soil for removal, while mustard oil can help kill bacteria that could otherwise lead to infection.
   • Use green rice juice first. Apply a small amount to a cotton ball and blot the corn, then let the skin dry.
   • After the juice is dry, you can apply mustard oil. This should help stop bacterial infections that can occur if the exfoliation process causes the skin to crack or sore.
9. 9 Make a mixture of turmeric, aloe, and bromeliad. This mixture will soften the skin on your fingers, making it much easier to remove dead skin.
   • Turmeric is anti-inflammatory so it can relieve discomfort, aloe has healing properties, and bromeliad is an extract taken from pineapple that has astringent properties. If you don't have bromeliads, you can substitute tea tree oil for it.
   • Mix equal parts ground turmeric, aloe gel and bromeliad to form a paste. Apply the mixture to the corn and cover with a bandage. Leave the mixture overnight. Rinse the corn in the morning and use a pumice stone for exfoliation.

Method 4 of 4: Part Four: Professional Treatment

1. 1 Buy special shoe pads. Professional pads can provide the right protection for your feet, thereby helping calluses on your toes heal faster and prevent new growths.
   • You can use standard store-bought gel pads, but customized ones will be much more effective. Talk to your podiatrist about where and how to get a custom-made prescription pads that work for your feet.
2. 2 Ask for a recipe for a focal remedy. Prescription products are often made with more concentrated salicylic acid than those available over the counter.
   • The acids should not be used by diabetics, people with weakened sensations or those with very thin skin.
   • Other acids that can be used to treat corns include trichloroacetic acid combined with salicylic acid, lactic acid, and collodion.
   • Follow directions to prevent accidental damage to the skin around the callus.
3. 3 Get an antibiotic if your callus becomes inflamed. If the corn is infected, you may need an antibiotic to treat the infection, so ask your doctor about it.
   • Note that an oral or topical antibiotic will only be prescribed if the corn is infected. Antibiotics will have no effect on the callus itself and will only treat the infection.
4. 4 Talk to your podiatrist about removing the callus. Although you do not have to cut the callus yourself, a professional doctor or podiatrist can do it safely if circumstances warrant.
   • The podiatrist will numb the area and carefully cut out the thickened portion of the callus with a very sharp, thin blade. The procedure is painless and safe when done professionally, and it can reduce overall discomfort while speeding up the healing process.
5. 5 Ask about surgery. If you encounter calluses on your fingers too often, your podiatrist may recommend a surgical procedure that can correct the bone structure in your fingers. This, in turn, will relieve the pressure that is placed on the toe area and make it much less likely to develop calluses.
   • Calluses can develop between the toes when the bones in the toes grow at an angle. This causes the fingers to rub against each other. Surgery can realign these bones, making them smoother and minimizing the likelihood of calluses between the toes.

Warnings

• Never try to cut or trim off a corn. This will not fix the root cause of the problem, and worse, you will create a wound through which an infection can enter.
• Do not try to treat a callus at home if you have diabetes, atherosclerosis, or any other form of circulatory system disease.

What do you need

• Comfortable shoes
• Socks
• Pedicure foam, combs or sandals
• Powder for feet
• Pumice
• File
• Ice
• Over-the-counter ointment, drops, pillows, or patch
• Castor oil
• Water
• Epsom Salt
• Aspirin
• Baking soda
• Chamomile tea
• Vinegar
• Papaya
• Green Rice Juice
• Mustard oil
• Turmeric
• Aloe
• Bromeliad or tea tree oil
• Prescription drugs
• Antibiotics